Trace Attempt #4 [Action/Temporary Contact Post]

[emptysword]

[He did it, Saber's safe now, and for the time being there's no problems at all with his life.

So why does this victory bring him nothing at all? None of the feelings associated with success came to his mind when he recalled the night.

Ah, it must be because of the revelations that were slammed into his face with the blunt side of a blade swung by Saber of all people. In the span of one night, Shirou found that his father was the product of an ideal gone astray.

The same ideal that he took from him and made into his life purpose.

With a sigh, Shirou decided to leave Saber and Diarmuid alone to deal with their reunion first, while he sorts his head through the mess that just happened.

Thus, you can find Shirou in the park looking pretty damn miserable even after Saber's return, if anyone should decide to look for him.

Or you can just contact him through the feed if you're up for a little chat or two!]

Comments

[Action]

[unknownrival]

[Well, Issei's definitely going to look for Shirou. It's pretty much his job, and when he finds him on the bench he'll immediately sit down next to him.]

Bothered?

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[emptysword]

...Yeah.

[Compared to his usual friendliness, Shirou is just... silent today. Even as he regarded Issei with a tired smile.]

[Action]

[unknownrival]

I have time to listen and a shoulder to lean on.

[Action]

[emptysword]

...Heh.

[He's going to just sigh aaand breaks eye-contact in favor of looking at the ground.]

Found out the truth about my dad.

[Action]

[unknownrival]

I was wondering how badly that would affect you.

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[emptysword]

I... don't know, really.

[In the end, all he could feel was... nothing.

There was anger at him for killing Saber, and there was his denial of Kiritsugu's own ideals. And considering these two emotions clashes with his ideal self, it caused an impasse within himself.]

[croibhristeoir]

[Boy, he was in a lot of pain. Less now, considering he'd gotten a healing spell or two, but it could only do so much. Broken ribs were now merely fractured, lacerations and a possible concussion were now just mild scrapes and bruises.]

[All in all, he couldn't complain. But there was someone he needed to seek out, injury or not. So Diarmuid dragged himself out of the hotel room and went out looking for that person to make sure they were alright.]

[Still looking like a bit of a mess, he approached Shirou with an awkward smile.]

Good afternoon, Emiya.

[emptysword]

...Diarmuid.

[Well, he's definitely alright physically, considering his confrontation was one done with words as opposed to fists and well, broken structures really.]

...Well, you looked a lot better than before.

[croibhristeoir]

Issei's Persona has a healing spell. I'm not in great condition, but at least I can move properly.

Never mind that. How are you doing?

[emptysword]

Great.

['Bad'

He gave a sigh as he just looked to the side.]

Is she alright?

[croibhristeoir]

She will be, you need not worry about that. Do you mind if I sit down? You...look like you might need someone to talk to.

[Voice]

[truthsnomiracle]

This is Miles Edgeworth. I understand that you and Diarmuid were both involved in an incident. As it will be far longer than I'd like before a trial is even possible, I'd like to meet you in person in order to take a statement at your earliest convenience.

[Straight to business, this guy.]

[Voice]

[emptysword]

...A trial, huh?

[...Well, considering his father is guilty and all...

...

But is this the right thing to do? Selling out your own father...?]

[Voice]

[truthsnomiracle]

Please tell me you aren't among those who doubt the necessity of court.

[Because really, he's starting to get sick of it by now.]

[Voice]

[emptysword]

N-no, it's just that I'm a bit surprised by your request!

[Voice]

[truthsnomiracle]

Did Diarmuid not inform you beforehand of my involvement in this? It was my understanding that he was coordinating the effort to apprehend Arturia's murderer.

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[merciful_my_ass]

[She just ran into him in the park is all.]

Didn't find your friend yet?

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[emptysword]

...I did, actually.

[But. He's still looking miserable anyways.]

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[merciful_my_ass]

Then what's got you upset now?

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[emptysword]

...Something that happened when I found her.

[It's not really a lie, but he just doesn't feel like talking to strangers right now.]

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[ex_cashcow493]

[ Because someone still doesn't have her own phone, enjoy one text message from Archer's. ]

Shirou? Are you alright?

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[emptysword]

...I'm alright. Why're you asking anyway, Archer?

[Welp.]

text;

[ex_cashcow493]

For I am not Archer. I am only using their phone since my own has gone missing.

text; -> video;

[emptysword]

S-saber? Is that you?

[Well, looks like Shirou just switched to video feed!]

video;

[ex_cashcow493]

[ Reluctantly, she'll follow his example. It's been a couple of days since her rescue, but she still appears weak and frail. Despite that, she manages a smile for the light of her life. ]

Shirou. My beloved. [ Someone who she never thought she would see again. ] I am happy to see you once more.